This pattern guides you through creating a sweet crochet teddy bear, perfect as a toy or addition to an amigurumi collection. The bear is constructed by crocheting individual parts (legs, body, arms, head, ears) separately using cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. These parts are then stuffed and sewn together. A simple scarf is also crocheted to complete the look.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One size.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) tall.
Materials Used:
- Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton, approx. 137 yds/50g per skein) in 3 colors:
- Color A (Main Color – e.g., ‘leinen’/Linen/Grey): 30g / 75m / 82yd
- Color B (Contrast Color – e.g., ‘graublau’/Grey-Blue): 10g / 25m / 27yd
- Color C (Scarf Color – e.g., ‘marone’/Brown): 5g / 12.5m / 13yd
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
- Notions:
- Pair of 9 mm black eyes (Safety eyes recommended, see Pattern Notes)
- Soft stuffing (fiberfill)
- Long tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Sewing pins
Gauge: Gauge is not specified in the pattern. Use a hook size appropriate for your yarn to achieve a tight fabric so the stuffing does not show through.
Stitch Guide:
- inc (Increase): Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
- dec (Decrease): Single crochet 2 stitches together (an invisible decrease is recommended for amigurumi).
Pattern Notes:
- The scarf is worked flat in rows, using the back loops only to create ribbing.
- This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Most parts are worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise noted (like the scarf). Do not join rounds with a slip stitch unless instructed.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up as you work.
- Stuff parts firmly as you go, adding more stuffing before openings are fully closed.